Chronicle 2018

OLD GIRLS NETWORKING & MENTORING

The Havergal Old Girls Association mentoring and networking committee offers numerous opportunities for Old Girls to mentor fellow Old Girls and Havergal students. This valuable work broadens your own network and lets you share your expertise – and it helps young alumnae launch their careers, develop skills and meet the challenges of life. Together, Old Girls create a stronger, more engaged community. Our various mentoring programs connect experienced Old Girls with fellow alumnae who are seeking career guidance from leading professionals in their industries. It can involve regular, in-person meetings or e-mail and telephone contact. In its 10 years, the mentoring program has matched and supported countless mentors and mentees.

Take Your Daughter to Work The first Wednesday in November is Take Your Child to Work Day , a mentoring opportunity for Grade 9 students. Old Girls and members of our current and past parent communities have generously provided placements for boarders and day students who require them, or who are looking to learn more about a particular field of interest. Career Networking Event Havergal hosts a Career Networking Event for Grades 11 and 12 students every two years. This unique event is based on the popular concept of speed dating. Havergal students are linked with industry leaders from numerous sectors. The girls speak face to face with members of Havergal’s community about career-related interests and journeys, and gain exposure to careers which they might not have otherwise considered. Pairs of mentors host a series of rotating groups of students. It is a fun-filled morning.

The next Career Networking Event takes place in April 2019.

For more information, please visit havergal.on.ca/mentoring

Online Consider joining Havergal’s LinkedIn network. To find the group, search “Havergal College Old Girls.” You can then search for Old Girls with similar backgrounds and/or exchange information.

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